Travel Guides

Kuwait International Airport

Overview

Located 9.5 miles (15.5km) south of Kuwait City,
Kuwait International Airport has a single terminal that serves over
eight million passengers each year. The facility does not have the
grandeur of the airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but is still home
to a gigantic shopping mall, with many popular retailers and an
array of dining options. Interested passengers can also visit the
Kuwait Airport Museum once through customs.

The cavernous facility is unfortunately known for
long queues, as the airport is currently operating at capacity. A
second terminal is under construction though, and when it opens
(scheduled for 2016) they estimate an improved capacity of nearly
25 million passengers per year.

Flights to Kuwait International Airport come in from
destinations around Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, with select
routes to North America.

Location

The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) from Kuwait City.

Getting to the city

Taxis and buses are available to take passengers to Kuwait City.
Taxis are reasonably priced, but it is important to travel with
reputable companies. The buses leave from outside Arrivals roughly
every 45 minutes; buses can often be crowded. The trip to the city
centre takes around 30 minutes.

Time

GMT +3.

Contacts

Tel: +965 2431 9829.

Car rental

A car rental desk is located in Arrivals and includes companies
like Avis, Budget and Hertz.

Airport Taxis

There are many different taxi companies and types of taxis
available from the airport. It is advisable to book a taxi at
Arrivals, as drivers are notorious for overcharging unsuspecting
travellers.

Facilities

The first-class lounges offer five-star catering, a children's
play area, hot shower facilities and high-speed internet. The
Commercial Centre Complex is linked directly to the Arrival and
Departure halls of the airport terminal and includes facilities
such as duty-free shopping and popular retailers, as well as a
variety of food and beverage outlets. Other services offered are
banks, a help desk and facilities for the disabled.

Parking

There is a multi-storey car park next to the mall and a
street-level car park outside of the arrivals hall available for
both short- and long-term stays. There is also a valet parking
service available.